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USDA/RBS RIN: 0570-AA73 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: Biorefinery Assistance  
Abstract: The purpose of section 9003 is to assist in the development of new and emerging technologies for the development of advanced biofuels. Advanced biofuels are fuels derived from renewable biomass other than corn kernel starch. The program will increase energy independence, promote resource conservation, diversify markets for agricultural and forestry products, create jobs, and enhance economic development in rural economies. Assistance includes grants and guaranteed loans. Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis. Eligible entities include individuals, entities, Indians tribes, units of State or local governments, farm cooperatives, farmer cooperative organizations, association of agricultural producers, National Laboratories, institutions of higher learning, rural electric cooperatives, public power entities, or a consortium of any of the entities. Regulatory implementation may include certain requirements identified in existing RBS regulations for the Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan and the Rural Energy for America (which includes the predecessor section 9006) programs. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  11/20/2008  73 FR 70542   
ANPRM Comment Period End  01/20/2009    
NPRM  06/00/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
William C. Smith
Director
Department of Agriculture
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
STOP 3224, 1400 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20250-3224
Phone:202 205-0903
Fax:202 720-6003
Email: william.smith@wdc.usda.gov